ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 237, 21 June 1926, Page 3

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

SECOND ROUND OF CHATHAM CUP THISTLE’S VICTORY OVER INSTITUTE THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME There was only one game in the first round for the Chatham Cup, that in which Petone beat Johnsonville. On Saturday the second round was opened, Thistle, Hospital, Y.M.C.A. and Marist eliminating Institute, Waterside,’ Seatoun, and Petone. The weather generally was. good and the grounds in fair order. In the only game for the championship, Diamonds defeated Brooklyn, recording theiT second win for the season. RESULTS AT A GLANCE CHATHAM CUP Y.M.C.A. 7, Seatoun 2. Hospital 6, Waterside 0. Thistle 3, Institute 1. Marist 3, Petone 2. FIRST DIVISION A. , Diamonds 3, Brooklyn 0. FIRST DIVISION B. Welgasco 3, Thistle 1. Swifts 3, Hutt 1.

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE

CHATHAM CUP THISTLE V. INSTITUTE. The Chatham Cup game between Institute and Thistle on No. 1 ground at the Basin Reserve resulted in Thistle carrying their colours to victory in a decisive manner to the tune of 3 goals to 1. The game was patchy, and what combination there was in evidence emanated mostly from the Thistle eleven. Tarrant, the Institute goalkeeper, again proved his worth, ana saved many shots, which would have beaten most of the senior goalkeepers playing to-day In the absence of Gill, Jeffreys moved from his usual position of centre-half to centreforward. McArthur made a reappearance after a week’s spell, and filled the centre-half position, leaving Bing on bis right. In the Thistle team Lothian took up his accustomed place as leader of the Thistle forward fine, while Logan went to the outside. After the interval Logan and Cunningham changed places.

Institute kicked off, and immediately got into touch with Thistle's defence. May finished the raid by sending the ball behind. Calvert made a very fine clearance when Daniels made a fine crosskick. Jeffreys quickly settled down to his new position, and with rare adroitness got past jfcDougall, but Taylor tackled, and cleared just in time. The Thistle left-wing pair, Logan and Cunningham, brought play to Institute's territory, where they forced a corner. Thistle held Institute on the defence, and Lothian all but succeeded in finding the net, but Tarrant gathered up the ball and' punted it to the touch-line. A free-kick to Institute put their forwards in an advantageous position, but Jack freed the Thistle territory of the invaders. This was the prelude to three purposeful raids bv' Thistle. In thfe third Logan missed the goal by inches with a high, dropping shot. A corner followed by a free-kick came Institute’s way, but the forwards lacked sufficient punch to beat Kirkland. Up to that time the play of both teams was very ragged, and little combination was in evidence. Dilatoriness spoiled much of the Institute .forwards’ play, while the Thistle forwards were held in check by Calvert and Bell. The former played particularly well. Lothian threw away what appeared to be a sure score, when within a few yards of Institute’s goal he misjudged Logan’s position, with the result that the ball went to Calvert, who cleared. In a trice, play was transferred to the other end. and Maddocks put Institute in the lead. Institute, 1; Thistle, 0. Again an Institute flank attack spelled success, until Jack, with a mighty kick, swept the advantage from under the attackers’ feet. Following a corner to Thistle, Lothian struck the cross-bar with a header. It was hard luck for Institute when May was penalised for "hands” just outside the penalty line. Thistle’s forwards combined better than those of Institute, and this was reflected in some dangerous moments for Institute’s goal, but Tarrant made some really fine saves. The pressure if anything increased, and ended in Lothian equalising with a fast low shot. Institute 1, Thistle 1. Tho following play favoured Thistle, and a great shot by G. Wotherspoon had Tarrant in difficulties; he saved at the expense of a corner. May endeavoured to break the Thistle attack, and made ground by a good dribble. The freedom was of momentary duration, and the next minute a shot from Lothian glanced off Bell for a corner. Daniells was next prominent in a great run down the line, and, edging goalwards, he centred beautifully, but Tarrant came out and punched the ball clear. "Offside” gave Institute relief and their forwards an opening, but Smith’s shot was wide. A long pass through tho centre from McDougall was accepted by Lothian, and, being tackled, he tipped the ball past his adversary and trusting to his speed made a dash to recover possession, but Tarrant got there first and saved a nasty s ! tuation. Half-time came with the teams on even terms, the score being 1 all. On the resumption of play, Logan was conspicuous in a solo effort, but Calvert tackled end robbed hnn of the ball. Kirkland’s goal had a narrow escape when May sent the ball over the bar with his knee. Had he got his foot to it Institute most surely would have regained the lead. McDougall kept feeding his forwards well besides keeping a close watch on Jeffreys. Lothian made a fine effort to score, but again Tarrant’s keen sense of anticipation prevailed. Dawe and May at the oilier end endeavoured to score, but both shots went wide. A fine centre from Smith was headed over by Jeffreys. Thistle went ahead when Logan scored following a corner kick. Thistle 2, Institute 1. Thistle gradually gamed the mastery, and a fine three man movement, iw which Cunu’agham,

Lothian, and G. Wotherspoon took part, spelled danger for Institute, but Calvert cleared at a critical moment, institute’s raids were spasmodic and laylor had little difficulty in stopping the rushes. Logan scored Thistle s third goal , after Tarrant had made a good save from a" corner kick, but Logan s shot came as a surprise. Thistle 3, institute 1. The last minutes of the game were played in semi-darkness, but institute were not able to overtake their opponents, and the game ended: Hustle 3, Institute 1. Mr. Jackson was referee. This was his first big game here, and his control of the game was excellent. Mr. Jackson holds the Scottish bi “' Se ’ Y.M.C.A. y. SEATOUN.

Seatoun, who are leading for the senior B championship, met Y.M.C.A. in a Chatham Cup fixture on No. 2 ground at the Basin Reserve, and were heavily defeated by 7 goals to 2. For the hrst fifteen minutes the young team gave Y.M.C.A. a great fight, but experience told in the end. Nevertheless, the foot ball was bright, and the game was played at a good fast pace throughout. ihe opening minutes spelt danger ipi Y.M..C.A., Ewing was brought into action by Smythe with a good shot, which, however, failed to find the net. Seatoun set the pace, and kept the Y.M.C.A. defence working at high pressure. Ewing was sorely bustled, so much so on one occasion that he failed to get nd of the ball before ho had incurred a penalty. The free-kick, however, did not result in a goal for Seatoun. Y.M.C.A., who up to this time, had had decidedly cbo worst of the battle, rallied then forces, and pressed home attack after attack, until Scatoun's citadel fell. From a -orner-kick, taken by Stark, McGirr headed into the net. Y.M.C.A. 1, Seatoun 0 After another three minutes' play another goal came Y.M.C.A.’s way. Worth made a fine centre, which Ballard turned to good use by sending the ball into the net. Y.M.C.A. 2, Seatoun 0. The half-time whistle came without further addition to the score. In the second half goals were plentiful, five going to Y.M.C.A. and two to Seatoun. There was n'ot much between the teams in the first half, but there was only ono team in the picture for the greater part of the second half. N. Grimstone and Donovan, tho Seatoun backs, had tremendously hard work, and at times were al most overwhelmed, Dempster made a spectacular run from the half-way line, and scored with a shot which gave Wyatt no chanco. Y.M.C.A. 3. Seatoun 0. J hu fourth goal was scored by Stark with a difficult angle shot. Y.M.C.A. 4, Seatoun 0. Seatoun, to their credit, never let up. and a smart raid led to Telford beating Ewing. Y.M.C.A. 4, Seatoun 1. Orr brought Y.M.C.A /s total to 5, while Murie scored Seatoun s second. Y.M.C.A. 5. Seatoun 2. Towards the close Dempster netted another and Orr scored tho last. The game Y.M.C.A. 7, Seatoun 2. Mr. S. Wilson was referee. MARIST BEAT PETONE. The conditions were good for the match between Marist and Petono on Saturday at Kelburn. Park. Petone won the toss arid Marist kicked off, but the suburban team went away right from the beginning and hammered at Marist's goal. At last they were rewarded by Paterson racing down the line with the ball and beating Fitzgerald with his shot. Marist then pressed with vigour, but Ingham drove them back with a long kick. Marist returned and Pope had a shot at goal, but McVean threw it out and saved a second shot made almost immediately by McElligott, sending the ball to Thomas, a couple of yards out, who goaled before McVean could recover. Marist 1, Petone 1. Petone then attacked strongly, and were enty prevented from scoring by Fitzgerald s splendid defence. * A free kick for hands gave Marist a chance, but McVean tipped the ball over the bar. Petone continued to press, several shots being cleared nicely by Fitzgerald. Then Marist retaliated, Burke, Cudby and Marchment doing good work without avail until Thomas tipped in from a couple of yards out. Half-time arrived with no further addition to the score. The second half was keenly fought, there being little between file teams. Rim-mond-and Hamilton’s attack was frustrated by Rudolph. Paterson then tried a long shot, but Fitzgerald saved well. Then Hamilton tried again, send ing out to Brislee, who sent to Pinnock, and another goal resulted. Marist took a turn then, and a corner resulted in Cudby sending the ball to McElligott, who sent a hot one _ m and made the scores even. As time arrived without further score an additional fifteen minutes was played, during which Marist scored. Marchment sending through after a free kick for hands just outside the penalty area. Marist 3. Petone 2. Thus Petone was eliminated. Mr. F. Hall was referee. HOSPITAL V. WATERSIDE. Hospital played with the sun on their backs, and at onc« Tarle and Gilbertson forced a corner, which was cleared, but Waterside continued to press vntil Gibb relieved the situation, and Ferguson forced a corner. Then Newman made a good shot, but Cox was safe. A little later Lambert and White were prominent, Newman ending the movement with a fine goal. A period of midfield play followed, Hospital doing most of the attacking. McKee and Simon worked the ball to Lambert, who sent ahead, and Newman came up fast and scored. Waterside then attacked. Hastings and Wellwood making a good ran, but Thompson conceded a corner Waterside’s kicking wns erratic, and Ferguson scored at close range, faking advantage of the position created by G. McKee. Simon and Lambert. Soon after Wellwood tested Portions fruitlessly, and t free kick to Hospital opened eevern.l attacks on Cox. Finally Nowman got n good shot in. In the second Knell Hospital made the pace a "cracker,*” and Cox saved a warm do livery from Mcßride. Pressure by Bos nital ended in Lambert soaring. I no play wns now mostly in jlcapital s ta* ovr tcnr’l Newman made 110-ir *coia ax-

Waterside fought strenuously witlioui avail, and the game ended 6 to 0 against them. Air. C. Kelly refereed. FIRST DIVISION A

DIAMONDS 3, BROOKLYN 0. The Diamonds-Brooklyn game was played at Wakefield Park, and resulted in a win for Diamonds by 3 to 0. Brooklyn’s goalie (Dobbs) was Into in arriving, and Wilkinson (who acted in his place) did very well. Guest played his first game this season for Diamonds and made himself felt in the back line. Play for some time was of the give-and-take order, and then Stocks gave Payne the ball, and a hard shot was well cleared. From a corner, Me-. Leod headed in tho first goal. Soon after. Guest sent a long kick to McLeod, who again tested Wilkinson. Hand-ball gave Brooklyn a chance, but Cutler was safe. McLeod got hie second goal with a well-placed shot from the twenty-five, and from the kick-off dribbled smartly to the goal-mouth, but the shot missed. Brooklyn secured, and Cutler had a hot time to keep his goal intact. Play then became uninteresting until half-time. On resuming, Brooklyn pressed, and four splendid corners were taken by Browning, who, owing to an injury, was not up with the forwards. Anton and Bowyer were playing fine defensive games, and fed their forwards well. Cutler had to concede a corner to ease up the next attack. Diamonds went away with a rush, but Ballard shot wide. Guest and Hearn were then busy fending off a good forward rush, and several corners had to be given before relief came. Desultory play followed until, from a kickoff, the ball went to McLeod, who gave the goalie no chance and secured his third goal with a stinging cross-shot. Brooklyn tried hard to score, but the defence of Diamonds held them off until time sounded, the game ending 3—o in favour of Diamonds. Mr. Goffin refereed. FIRST DIVISION B. Welgasco 3, Thistle 1. Swifts 3, Hutt 1. South Wellington 4, Johnsonville 4. Institute 5, Porirua United 1. LOWER GRADES. Second Division A. Marist 5, Petone 3. Seatoun 3 (Hamilton, Clark, Bruce), Brooklyn 0. Second Division B. Wadestown 5, South Wellington 2. Island Bay B 9, Hutt 0. Third Division A. Watersiders 1, Brooklyn 1. Petone 3, Hutt 2. Marist 4 (Gilligan 3, Condon 1), Seatoun 1. Third Division B. Swifts 5, Stop Out 0. Fourth Division. A> Marist 0, South Wellington 0. Institute 5, Swifts B 0. Diamonds 4, Swifts A 0. Waterside 2, Seatoun 0. Fourth Division B. Petone 3, Institute 1. Brooklyn 5, Seatoun 0. Miramar Rangers 2, Y.M.C.A. y. Fifth Division A. St. Patrick’s 6, Institute 0. Seatoun 5, Hutt 0. Marist 0, Technical 0. Fifth Division b. Stop Out 3, Midland 0. Technical 5, Y.M.C.A. 1. Miramar Rangers 2, Newtown Congregational 1. St. Patrick's 6, ■ St. Peter’s 0. Sixth Division. Marist (T.) 2 (Hunter, Lewis), Institute 1 (Williams). Marist (N.) B 3 (McDonald, Reed, Darroch), St. Patrick’s 0. Marist (N.) A 2 (Killern, Witsey), South Wellington 1 (Hewatt). HUTT VALLEY. Petone A 6, Belmont Rovers 0. Trentham 0, Petone B 0. Eastern Hutt 1, Anglican Home A I. Western Hutt 1, Anglican Homo B 0. SCHOOL GAMES. ' Senior A: Marist (T.) 2, Miramar Of Marist (N.) 3, Newtown 1. : Senior B. Miramar 2, Marist (T.) 1.

first division a. T3 CD c? £ o £ 80 Q kq & a 2 ~ > > © 5'4-1 *2.S o LO o « a ’© Hospital . 9 7 1 1 40 15 15 Marist . 9 5 3 1 23 16 13 Y.M.C.A . 9 5 1 27 10 13 Institute . 9 4 1 4 24 26 9 Thistle . 9 4 1 4 17 14 9 Brooklyn . 10 2 1 7 15 30 5 Diamonds . 10 0 0 8 18 34 4 Waterside .... . 9 0 0 7 11 20 4 SENIOR DIVISION B. Seatoun . R 6 0 0 19 4 12 S. Wellington . . 7 5 1 1 15 9 11 . 4 3 1 o 13 4 7 Welgasco . 7 3 1 3 8 14 7 Johnsonville . 6 2 1 3 18 , •' 5 Hutt . 6 1 o 3 8 13 4 Swifts , 7 0 o 5 12 16 4 Thistle . 6 1 1 4 12 9 3 Y.M.C.A. . 7 1 1 5 12 9 3